Prince's East Lake Dam
Key Takeaway
Prince's East Lake Dam is classified as high hazard in Indiana. It was completed in 1953 and is 73 years old. Its primary use is recreation. High hazard means loss of life is likely if the dam fails — it does not indicate the dam's current condition. Learn more.
Physical Details
| Dam Height | 40 ft (taller than 84.8% in IN) |
| Dam Length | 700 ft |
| Dam Type | Earth |
| Max Storage | 1.4K acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 1.0K acre-ft |
| Surface Area | 65 acres |
| Drainage Area | 2 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 1,770 cfs |
| Year Completed | 1953 (73 years old) |
| NID ID | IN00007 |
Safety Information
Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails.
Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?
Ownership
EAST LAKE LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED
Private
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What is the hazard classification of Prince's East Lake Dam?
Prince's East Lake Dam is classified as High Hazard. Loss of human life is likely if the dam fails. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.
Who owns and operates Prince's East Lake Dam?
Prince's East Lake Dam is owned by EAST LAKE LOT OWNERS ASSOCIATION INCORPORATED (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.
When was Prince's East Lake Dam built?
Prince's East Lake Dam was completed in 1953, making it 73 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.
What is the primary purpose of Prince's East Lake Dam?
Prince's East Lake Dam serves the following purposes: Recreation. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.
How tall is Prince's East Lake Dam?
Prince's East Lake Dam has a dam height of 40 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.
When was Prince's East Lake Dam last inspected?
Prince's East Lake Dam was last inspected on December 12, 2019. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.